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GARMENT Filed Jan. 25, 1945 ufw en fang H'rv'on NE K5.

Patented Jan. 21, 1947 j Y i UNITED STATES PATENT i OFFICE Y.

GARMENT Edward Waxeman, University City, Mo., assignor to G. & R. Manufacturing Company, St. Louis, Mo., a corporation of Missouri .Application January 25, 1945, Serial No. 574,501

` ThisV invention relates generally to improvements in womens garments, and more particu- ,larly'to an undergarment commonly referred to asa slip. p

An object of the invention is to provide a garment of the kind referred to, which may be readily drawn on and off over the head of the wearer, and which is constructed in such a manner that it will be form tting in the bodice portion, and free draping in the skirt portion, without sagging.

Another object ofthe invention is to provide a slip construction in which the matching panels are each cut on the bias, but assembled in such manner so that the adjacent panels will be alternately biased, thereby providing matching edges that support the stitches in a manner to provide a balanced pull on the seams, thereby providing a stronger seam, and also thereby preventing sagging of the several sections composing the finished garment.

Another object of the invention is to provide a garment of the kind mentioned, which may be economically manufactured with a minimum yardage wastage, but which will be attractive in appearance, and durable in use.

Additional advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a front view of the garment disclosing the preferred embodiment of the invention in a womans slip;

Fig. 2 is a back view;

Fig. 3 is an enlarged section, taken substantially on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is an enlarged section, taken substantially on the line 4-4 of Fig. 1; and

Fig. 5 is an enlarged section, taken substantially on the line 5-5 of Fig. 1.

The garment, as illustrated in the drawing, includes a skirt section A and a bodice section B, and may be constructed from any suitable woven material.

The skirt section includes panels I0 and II that shape to the front panels I 0 andI I, and are likewise cut on the bias, but with the bias extending in alternate directions. The panels I3 and I4 have their adjacent interior substantially vertical edges joined by a seam I5. The outer edge of panel I0 is secured to the slightly inwardly vupwardly inclined outer edge of the panel I3, and

the panel II is similarly secured to the panel I4 by side seams I6 and I'I, respectively. y

The arrangement of the panels is such that, when the skirt section is completed, each alternately disposed panel is biased in the opposite direction. The stitching entering the oppositely biased material forms a strong seam. Thus it will be observed that the skirt section forms a truncated conical section comprised of substantially similar segments, but each having an alternately biased arrangement of the material. The skirt section is thereby constructed in such a manner that the tension and pull at all of the seams securing the panels together will be balanced, resulting in a stronger seam, and also sagging of the skirt is minimized.

The balanced arrangement of the panels in respect to the bias of the material likewise has the effect of preventing the skirt portion from unduly contracting longitudinally over the knees oi the wearer in sitting position, and tends to prevent creeping of the front section of the skirt, and thereby to preserve the lower hem of the skirt in circumferential alignment, whether the wearer is standing or sitting.

It will be understood that the skirt section, formed from the panels thus described, has a uniform drape free from sagging and durably secured at the seams.

The lower end of the skirt is finished in the usual manner by a hem I8.

The bodice portion of the garment is formed from a single thickness midriff panel I9 cut on the bias, aiording circumferential stretch and contraction. The panel I9 has a straight lower edge, an annular central portion that develops into a duplicate convex upper edge, forming a V-shaped extension. The panel I9 is connected at its lower edge to the top edges of the panels I0 and II by a seam 20. l

The bodice section of the garment at the back is completed by substantially rectangular double thickness panels 2| and 22, the overlying panels being similarly biased, but the panels being oppositely biased with respect to each other.

The seaming that secures the lower panel I 9 to the upper edge of the skirt portion is continued across the waist line and secures the panels 2| l at 24.

The front section of the bodice is completed by double thickness panels 25 and 26 cut on the opposite bias of the piece goods, and cut to form a lower edge `that meets respectively the angular upper line of the panel I9 to which they are secured b-y a seam 21. The lower edge of each of the panels 25 and 2B are darted and shirred, in order to form in each an outwardly extending flare constituting breast pockets or cups that are form tting.

The upper edge of the panels 25 and 26, respectively, are angular in shape, the apex of which angles are approximately at the center of each of the panels 25 and 26.

Shoulder straps 28 are secured thereto, and' extend over the shoulder portion, and are connected to the center of the back line of the panels 2| and 22 of the back section, respectively. The inner edges of the panels 25 and 26 are finished with a. finished or closed seam 29, and a strap 30 connects them at the upper edge. f

The panels 25 and 25 are preferably of double thickness, and are similarly biased in respect of the two thicknesses thereof, but oppositely biased in respect of each other.

A garment constructed, as described, forms in v effect a, combination slip and a, brassire in which the'bodice portion of the garment forms a, bust support, which, because of the arrangement of the panels in biased relationship, together with the circumferential contraction of the mldri? sec- 4 l tion, forms a highly satisfactory bust support, that effects the desired uplift when worn.

It will be seen, therefore, that the garment fully accomplishes the intended purpose thereof. I do not limit myself to the exact construction shown and described, except as expressed in the following claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A garment of woven material, comprising a skirt portion consisting of similarly shaped panels arranged with a pair at the front of the skirt and a pair at the rear of the skirt, each of said panels being oppositely biased and joined by side seams and by Vseams centrally disposed in respect of the front and back of said skirt; a, midrii front panel secured to the top of the skirt l section and being cut on the bias to expand and contract; a pair of breast panels secured to said Vmidriff panel; Vand a rear bodice member including oppositely biased sections joined by a central vseam connected to the side edges of said bust panels, and said midrifi panel. l

Y. 2. A garment of woven material comprisingv a skirt portion consisting of panels Varranged with a pair at the front of the skirt and a. pair at the rear of the skirt, each of said panels being oppositely biased and joined by side seams and by a seam at the matching edges of the panel in the iront and in the rear; a midriff front panel secured to the top of the skirt section and being cut on the bias to expand 'and contract; a pair of breast panels secured to said midrii panels; and a rear bodice member connected to the side edges of the bust panels and to said midriff panel. l EDWARD WAXEMAN. 

